Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

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Disease overview

Rare inherited cancer predisposition by mutation of APC gene characterized by hundreds to thousands of precancerous colorectal polyps

Common symptoms

Thousands of polyps within the colon

WHEN TO SUSPECT

  • Recommendation 1

    Genetic testing for mutations in the APC gene and colonoscopy

HOW TO TEST

  • Recommendation 1

    Genetic testing for mutations in the APC gene and colonoscopy

TREATMENT

  • Recommendation 1

    Partial or complete removal of the colon

PRIMARY CARE

  • Recommendation 1

    Specialist referrals and surgical management

FURTHER SUPPORT

  • Recommendation 1

    No specific physicians specialize in this condition but NORD recommends various rare disease clinics. Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health.

CLINICAL TRIALS

  • Recommendation 1

    Various clinical trials still recruiting

Sources

No data available

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